Uncertainty around the continued flow of personal data between the UK and the EU has the potential to disrupt business operations, undermine trust in data protection, and hinder cross-border cooperation.

46. The UK should retain and extend data adequacy with the EU to ensure the continued flow of personal data between the UK and the EU, aiming to achieve a longer commitment to adequacy. The UK must ensure data protection legislation or agreements with other countries do not undermine GDPR principles, resulting in a loss of adequacy.